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"In No Brainer, book 18 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, it's up to Greg to save his crumbling school before it s shuttered for good. Up until now, middle school hasn't exactly been a joyride for Greg Heffley. So when the town threatens to close the crumbling building, he's not too broken up about it. But when Greg realizes this means he's going to be sent to a different school than his best...

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Halloween, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including trick-or-treating, candy, and costumes, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind this popular holiday. A Take a Look!...

"Conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join a basketball team including what gear to pack, some basic rules of play, and how a team works together to score points"--

"Conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join a hockey team. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills while simple infographics support visual literacy"--

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Diwali, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including making sweets, worshipping gods, and lighting diyas, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind this popular holiday. A...

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Hanukkah, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including lighting a menorah, making traditional foods, and playing games, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind this popular...

"The concepts of categorization and composing ten are illustrated through ten children's imaginative play. Eight cars and two trucks make ten vehicles, but also a race. A final page directed at caregivers, shares age-appropriate enrichment activities for preschoolers beginning to explore these concepts."-- Provided by publisher.

"Early readers will learn how librarians provide information and resources. This title highlights what librarians do, where they work, and how they help the community."--

"Giant images of bees give kids a close-up view of different kinds of bees in their hives, their body parts, the jobs of different bees, and making honey"--

"Learn all the stats and facts you need to know about the Sun--the only star in our solar system. Find out what it is made up of and why we need it to survive."--